When do infections lead to long COVID? Scientists close in on triggers and treatments for post-viral syndromes

TL;DR - This Nature article surveys research into why some infections trigger long COVID and other post-viral syndromes, and how those insights might guide treatments. The provided excerpt does not specify particular mechanisms, findings, or therapies.

• Hundreds of millions of people are reported to have long-term conditions following infection.
• Researchers are investigating the triggers that determine when an acute infection becomes a persistent illness.
• The work aims to identify effective treatments for long COVID and related post-viral conditions.